Border Patrol agents find missing Michigan mother and baby barefoot in Texas

(CBS-DETROIT) – A Michigan mother and her baby who were reported missing last week were found by U.S. Border Patrol agents on a Texas ranch over the weekend.

On July 6, authorities from the Webb County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Border Patrol checkpoint on Interstate 35 after being notified that a woman with a baby was walking barefoot on the ranch.

The woman was identified by her Michigan driver’s license. She stated that she ran out of gas on the way to South Padre Island.

Authorities confirmed that the woman was reported missing to police in Wyoming, Michigan, near Grand Rapids, on July 3.

Mother and baby were taken to a local hospital and returned to Michigan by family members.

“I thank the U.S. Border Patrol for their quick response and commend my deputies for their efforts in working with the woman’s family to ensure her safety and that of her baby,” said Webb County Sheriff Martin Cuellar. “This serves as a reminder to everyone to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to 956-415-BUST (2878).”